windows 8 (more than OS)
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Hello my friends
We saw several months ago Microsoft advertisement for the new operating system Windows 8 .So I want to share with you some of the pros and cons of Windows 8
To help you in knowing this system
Is Windows8 specifications will suitable for you? .. is it fit for companies in general ? Let's find out
While the jump to Windows 8 might not be a huge deal for the average consumer, the change is a big decision for businesses — both small and large. From IT departments managing hundreds, or even thousands of computers, to employees in sales or marketing that rely on their computers to get their jobs done, there’s a lot to think about before upgrading. Here are some of the pros and cons of the new OS to help you decide whether your business should upgrade to Windows 8.
Pro: The New Interface
Say goodbye to the Start menu! Windows 8 sports a radical new look and feel that was once called “Metro” (and people are bound to keep calling that even though Microsoft retired the name). First seen on the Windows Phone and the Xbox 360, the new user experience is a colorful and boxy design that uses tiles to provide you with relevant information at a glance.
These tiles update in real-time to show you upcoming calendar events, incoming tweets, and even the weather report. When you switch over to a tablet or mobile device, you’ll be presented with the same tiles, allowing you to swipe between screens and apps with ease.
An added benefit of the new user interface is much better support for multiple monitors. Robust settings will allow you to customize things like the display of each individual monitor, its desktop backgrounds, and multi-monitor slide shows. And some studies have shown that some types of employees perform better with multiple monitors if you’re willing to make the investment. Being able to take your information with you wherever you go and having an at-a-glance view of key applications will be invaluable for businesses that need to consume data quickly.
Pro: Unified Experience
While Metro provides a new aesthetic in the form of a welcome new design refresh to Windows, there’s an even bigger bonus here. The new design eliminates clutter and ties different aspects of the operating system together in ways that we have not really seen before with Windows.
There is now built-in compatibility across a wide range of devices beyond just your typical desktop computer or workstation. The Windows 8 experience can be expanded to tablets and smartphones; powerful sync tools lets you take your apps, preferences and more with you wherever you go. Windows 8 also offers single sign-on to all your devices — a big plus for business users who are always traveling.
Pro: Better Performance
Windows 8 was designed from the ground up to provide a snappier operating system that takes advantage of the latest advancements in hardware and processing tools. When Microsoft released the Consumer Preview version of the OS a few months ago, many were surprised just how fast Microsoft had made Windows 8. Shaving seconds off most tasks, computers running Windows 8 will be able to start faster, load programs quicker and manage tasks more efficiently with an overhauled Task Manager.
Along with better performance, Windows 8 comes with more responsible energy usage as well. Early reports indicate that you may be able to squeeze a little more time out of your laptop battery thanks to improvements made at the system level to Windows 8. When idle, the OS will drop down into a very low power usage state to save energy and conserve battery life.
Pro: Easy Application Development Process
It is very easy to develop Metro applications for Windows 8. The only languages a developer would need to know are JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5. These languages are simple and quick, which means developers will create new applications efficiently.
Pro: Microsoft App Store
Microsoft is releasing its own App Store along with Windows 8. Not only will developers be able to create apps quickly, but now they all have a central hub through which to distribute them. Despite how good the Microsoft App Store sounds, one must remember that Microsoft has tried something like this before and failed. Will this be another flop?
Pro: Improved Task Manager
The Task Manager in Windows 8 has been majorly improved with a focus on ease of use for regular users without reducing its usefulness for power users. For regular users, the interface has been better organized and designed to be more intuitive. Upon startup, the only thing the user will see is a list of running applications and applications that are not responding. The Processes, Services, Performance, Networking, and Users tabs have been stowed out of sight. Now you can just select an application and click End Task, and the application immediately closes without prompting. Power users can click More Details and an improved selection of the aforementioned tabs will be displayed.
Con: Steep Learning Curve
In the business world, Windows has been the norm for many years. While the operating system has seen a host of updates, the way people use it hasn’t really changed that much. If you’re operating a business and thinking of taking the jump to Windows 8, expect a bit of a learning curve for your staff.
Windows 8 does away with the traditional task bar and features a completely new ribbon-based interface for first-party applications. Those using recent versions of Office, or using a tablet running Windows 8 might feel right at home. However, a majority of people will need some form of training to get up to speed on the many changes and enhancements being offered.
In the business world, Windows has been the norm for many years. While the operating system has seen a host of updates, the way people use it hasn’t really changed that much. If you’re operating a business and thinking of taking the jump to Windows 8, expect a bit of a learning curve for your staff.
Windows 8 does away with the traditional task bar and features a completely new ribbon-based interface for first-party applications. Those using recent versions of Office, or using a tablet running Windows 8 might feel right at home. However, a majority of people will need some form of training to get up to speed on the many changes and enhancements being offered.
Con: Windows 7 Isn’t That Old
The last major consideration to take into account is the relative recency of the Windows 7 operating system. Some companies’ IT departments are still trying to work out the kinks of the migration to Windows 7. Enterprise businesses may have a hard time justifying yet another upgrade that will take computers offline. There are also training requirements and costs to consider.
Con: No Start Button
Since Windows 95, the Start button has been with us, and is something that some might argue has made Windows Windows. The Start button is even where the Microsoft logo has been harbored for 17 years. To many users, it seems sacreligious to eliminate such a long-lasting icon so unceremoniously. Does Microsoft have no respect for tradition and nostalgia?
To know the requirements of upgrade to Windows 8 from here
To download a trial version for developers of Windows 8 from here
http://msdn.microsoft.com/ar-sa/windows/apps/br229516/
note : These pros and cons from the point of view of some users for Windows 8
we may agree with some of it and may not
But in the end, you will determine whether the system is suitable for you or not
What feature of Windows 8 are you most excited about ? Will you be making the upgrade? Let us know in the comments!
